Brazil: the debate on working time cuts is at a standstill

g pressure so MPs will vote the bill implementing the shorter work week (from 44 to 40 hours). However, employers’ representatives squarely refuse. The MPs, acting as mediators, propose discussing a cut to 42 hours as well as tax advantages for businesses. The draft constitutional amendment also includes higher payment of overtime. (Ref. 100159)

Businesses squarely refuse to debate the 40-hour week. The project to cut working time from 44 down to 40 hours a week has been standing still for sev